What is Thermal Bypass valve.

The Thermal Bypass Valve is the gatekeeper of cooling your transmission, quite literally. Depending on the vehicle, ATF will cycle out through an external cooler once it reaches a specified temperature. Once that heat builds, an internal thermostat shifts and opens a passageway to the cooler. In essence, it's a thermostat for your automatic transmission fluid.

In theory, the Thermal Bypass Valve is instrumental in peak transmission performance. In practice, however, this valve can malfunction, resulting in the automotive equivalent of a heart attack. The thermostat can stick closed, causing overheating in the transmission fluid, and in some cases, damaging the transmission.

The Hurricane Performance Thermal Bypass Valve addresses this critical flaw by replacing the faulty bypass valve design, ensuring that 100% of the transmission cooler flow is directed through the cooler. This modification significantly reduces transmission temperatures, enhancing performance and extending the life of your transmission, especially during demanding driving conditions.

• Enhanced Transmission Cooling: Ensures 100% transmission cooler flow is routed through the cooler, significantly reducing transmission temperatures and extending transmission life.
• Durable, High-Quality Construction: Features a billet aluminum filter coupler and clamp plate for long-lasting performance in demanding conditions.
• Prevents Costly Transmission Damage: Eliminates bypass valve failure that can cause overheating and severe transmission wear over time.
• Improved Cold Operation Performance: Ensures optimal cooling efficiency in all conditions without compromising warm-up times. 

Key Features:

• Eliminates Faulty Design: Replaces the unreliable bypass valve to ensure consistent and effective transmission cooler operation.
• Improved Cooling Efficiency: Forces all fluid through the transmission cooler, leading to lower operating temperatures.
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of heavy-duty use, enhancing the overall performance of your transmission.
• Easy Installation: Includes Hurricane Performance Thermal Bypass Valve and quick release cooler line fittings (depending on your model year, these fittings may or may not be required).